Seaside, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Variance / Minor Variance Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a variance or minor variance for a property in Seaside.

What this form is

This application requests a variance or minor variance and collects project location, description, applicant, and property owner information. Applicants must provide a written variance statement, site plan, floor plan, elevations, and pre-stamped envelopes for properties within a 300-foot radius; additional information may be required after initial review. Fees are based on the current adopted fee schedule.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a variance or minor variance, or representatives applying on their behalf, need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form notes fees are based on the current adopted fee schedule.

About notarization

No notary is required for this application; the property owner signs and dates the ownership approval statement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Variance / Minor Variance Application for the Seaside property.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the project location and description, applicant contact information, and property owner information. The owner signs and dates the approval statement.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Provide a variance statement, site plan, floor plan, elevations, and pre-stamped envelopes for properties within a 300-foot radius.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form. Fees are based on the current adopted fee schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Variance / Minor Variance Application request?
It requests a variance or minor variance for a property and asks for project details, a written variance statement, plans, elevations, and pre-stamped envelopes.
Do I need a notary for the Variance / Minor Variance Application?
No. The property owner signs and dates the ownership approval statement; the application does not require a notary.
How do I submit the Variance / Minor Variance Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Fees are based on the current adopted fee schedule.

Need something notarized?

This Variance / Minor Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Seaside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.